Equine center schedules fund-raiser for March 4

Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center has scheduled a benefit event for March 4 at the Colorado Mesa University Ballroom in Grand Junction.

What’s billed as a  night at the races is set to start at 5 p.m. and include diner, prizes, a silent auction and six horse races. Proceeds will go to building an indoor arena and other improvements.

A nonprofit organization, the Grand Valley Equine Assisted Learning Center provides horse-based therapies.

For tickets or more information, visit the website located at www.gvequineassistedlearningcenter.org.